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January 14, 2016

Most Americans View Bowie Favorably

Ground Control to Major Tom: Most Americans are sorry you're gone.

January 7, 2016

38% of Adults Under 40 Have A Tattoo

Tattoos are certainly more commonplace in society, but are they becoming completely acceptable?

January 4, 2016

Most Americans Like the Look of 2016

Americans are more disappointed with last year than they expected to be but are more confident about 2016.

January 1, 2016

Happy New Year

It’s officially 2016, but Americans still don't place too much importance on New Year’s Day.

December 31, 2015

Americans Aren’t Big on New Year’s Resolutions

Many Americans aren’t starting off 2016 on a new foot, but those who are plan to stick with it.

December 31, 2015

Most Will Greet 2016 With A Kiss

Americans are slightly more inclined to spend this New Year’s Eve at home, but they plan to welcome the new year just the same as always.

December 28, 2015

Use of Postal Service Up Again This Holiday Season

Americans used the U.S. Postal Service more this holiday season and continue to give the quasi-governmental agency better marks than its private competitors for the way it handles their packages.

December 25, 2015

It’s Christmas Time In America

Christmas remains the top holiday for most Americans.

December 24, 2015

Religious Attendance Up This Christmas

More Americans will be at religious services this holiday season.

December 24, 2015

14% Still Have Not Yet Begun to Holiday Shop

‘Tis the day before Christmas, and Americans are still shopping at a record pace.

December 23, 2015

Americans Favor Getting the Feds Out of the Classroom

Congress and the president earlier this month scrapped the national education dictates of George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind law and returned control of school standards to states and localities. This is expected to lessen the focus on standardized testing. Americans, especially those with school-age children, approve.

December 23, 2015

Are You Traveling This Holiday Season?

Many Americans will be traveling this holiday season, but twice as many will be hosting loved ones.

December 17, 2015

Americans Ready to Queue Up for New 'Star Wars' Film

The Force is still strong.

December 16, 2015

Christmas is a Joyous Time for Most Americans

Christmas cheer is spreading more than ever this holiday season.

December 15, 2015

Americans Want Christmas, More Religion in Schools

Americans continue to strongly support the celebration of Christmas in public schools, places that most already believe lack enough religion.

December 10, 2015

Americans Want to Keep Christ in Christmas

Americans are putting a lot more stock in religion this Christmas season.

December 9, 2015

Most Americans Are Feeling Charitable

Americans are embracing the holiday season this year and are in the giving spirit.

December 7, 2015

Is Media Breeding More Mass Murderers?

Following another week of high-profile mass murders, Americans are more convinced than ever that media coverage of such tragedies inspires others to commit violence.

December 3, 2015

Expecting A Drone From Santa This Year?

All I want for Christmas is - my very own drone?

One-in-five American Adults (19%) say they or an immediate family member is at least somewhat likely to purchase an unmanned drone for personal use in the next year, including 11% who say they are Very Likely to do so. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 78% are unlikely to purchase a drone in the near future, with 56% who say that is Not At All Likely to happen.

November 26, 2015

Americans Will Be Home for Thanksgiving

More Americans will be home this year for Thanksgiving, a holiday they still attach a lot of importance to.